New HERMLE Machine Installed, Women in Manufacturing and More

Hermle Five-Axis Mill Turn Machine Installed in CMA

The HERMLE C 62 U MT, a rare, massive machine, is in the CNC Machining Innovation Lab and will be used for the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

Students of all Levels Advance CEA Research at IALR

A partnership between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Virginia Tech, the CEA Innovation Center functions year-round as both a research hub and a training ground.

Co-location of Data Centers and Food Production Greenhouses

Feasibility study shows how co-locating high-tech agriculture with data centers can expand job creation, boost energy efficiency, and drive regional food system resilience.

Women at the Torch: Leading and Inspiring at ATDM

The three women on the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) instructional team share their career journeys, classroom experiences and what it means to mentor the next generation of manufacturing talent. Listen to "Inside IALR" wherever you get podcasts.

Host Your Next Event at the IALR Conference Center

The IALR Conference Center offers a beautiful venue, top-tier catering and flexible rooms and event spaces. We make events, ranging from multi-day conferences to single-hour meetings, simple for our guests.

Learn what the IALR Conference Center has to offer!

From IALR Leaders

“Economic transformation starts with the people.”

- Dr. John H. Hughes IV, Executive Vice President, Operations, IALR

Events and Opportunities

The Career ChoICE Youth Expo will connect regional employers with thousands of middle and high schoolers Oct. 1-2. Businesses still have time to register to participate.
The City of Danville will host the fourth annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, which brings together leaders and innovators to spark new opportunities for residential housing development, on Oct. 9.
The Virginia Rural Health Association is hosting an in-person event for Rural Assembly Everywhere on Sept. 17.
IALR has three public tours scheduled for the fall of 2025: Sept. 23, Oct. 15 and Nov. 13.
IALR is hiring for a range of unique positions, including REACH Program Coordinator, IT Specialist III, Systems Administrator, and CNC Machinist II-2nd Shift. Work at a mission-oriented organization with excellent benefits.

Watch Updates from IALR

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In Other News

IALR President Telly Tucker named to Virginia Business Power 500 List 👉 Read
Hitachi Energy announces expansion of South Boston facility, 825 new jobs 👉 Read
IALR Leaders talk balancing growth, strategy and flexibility in podcast 🎧 Listen
Students highlight real-world research experience in CEA Innovation Center 🎧 Listen
New Chef at the helm for IALR Conference Center, Megabytes Cafe 👉 Read
IALR has named John Ring Vice President, Center for Manufacturing Advancement 👉 Read
Four New Members Appointed to IALR Foundation Board 👉 Read
Four IALR Staff Participating in Leadership Southside 👉 Read
MerryGoRound, Inc. to establish Pittsylvania County fulfillment and logistics center, create 203 new jobs 👉 Read

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